kscarbel2 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Transport Engineer / October 31, 2019 Cummins has unveiled the X12 engine, said to “redefine power efficiency” for touring and intercity coaches. Shown at the recent Busworld Europe event, in Brussels, the X12 delivers up to 474bhp and is certified to Euro VI Phase D regulations. The 11.8-litre engine weighs less than 920kg, thanks to a new lightweight sculptured engine block and use of high-strength composite materials for the oil pan and valve cover. A new in-cylinder combustion formula eliminates the need for exhaust gas recirculation. The EGR-free X12 lowers heat rejection by around 40% compared with that of similar engines using cooled EGR, says Cummins, allowing the full power potential of the X12 to be realised while meeting Euro VI D standards. Another key design objective, says Cummins, was to minimise friction losses throughout the engine, including the water pump, gear train, lube system and power cylinder. The X12’s fuel system is derived from the more powerful X15 engine, with Cummins injection technology enabling smooth and rapid engine response to increasing vehicle demands, while minimising fuel consumption. “The X12 will set a new benchmark in its class by providing unprecedented levels of performance for coaches in Europe and markets around the world as they transition to meet Euro VI equivalent emission standards,” says Brian Wilson, Cummins’ executive director for global bus business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Likely a 10-12% DEF consumer? OEM's are going to no EGR which means cylinder temps so hot there's barely particulates, but then have to mitigate the mega-NOx. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Scania’s “SCR only” engines perform superbly and have proven trouble-free after years of operations. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/35958-scania-launches-new-450hp-engine-with-scr-only/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) I'm a fan of the new process, DEF consumption aside. Seeing the new engines come in with no EGR cooler, no ER valves, no compounding turbo, etc, is great. There's a handful of brave locals who took Liebherr up on the 2,000 hour oil change using OEM oil and quarter life tests. The blow-by is clean. Downside...….. the move to 5( this is off-road ) is pushing them right back into the hardware they eliminated, so BUY BUY BUY for the next year or two before the DPF's are getting bolted back on. The way Scania has that DEF tank hugging the process they shouldn't need a freeze coil in the tank. Edited November 11, 2019 by Mack Technician 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RoadwayR Posted November 12, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2019 You know what is trouble-free? CNG......... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Pain is the schoolmaster. If you make it a complete pain and expensive to burn liquified dinosaur you’ll eventually welcome CNG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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